Category: Olympics

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) The Volvo Ocean Race has left Newport, Rhode Island, for Cardiff, Wales, on the ninth leg of its trip around the world.

BANGKOK (AP) World badminton champion Viktor Axelsen will lead Denmark’s title defense at the Thomas and Uber Cup which begins on Sunday.

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) Between the kitesurfing and the paddling and the three times sailing around the world in the Volvo Ocean Race, Liz Wardley figures she spends more time on the water than on land.

The International Skating Union will discuss limiting the number of quadruple jumps in a free skate routine, and will consider raising the minimum age to compete on the senior level from 15 to 17.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) Two-time U.S. pairs champions Alexa Scimeca-Knierim and Chris Knierim have decided to change their coaches and will work with Olympic gold medalist Aliona Savchenko and her group beginning this summer.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) Figure skating coach Tammy Gambill, who works with Olympians Karen Chen and Vincent Zhou, will move her training base to the World Arena Ice Hall in Colorado Springs.

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (AP) The U.S. men’s curling team that won the gold medal at the Pyeongchang Olympics is shuffling its lineup after vice-skip Tyler George decided he wants to take a break from competing.

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) Spanish team MAPFRE has won Leg 8 of the Volvo Ocean Race by passing Team Brunel in the final 550 yards in light, shifty winds to cap a remarkable comeback.

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) With the Volvo Ocean Race fleet ghosting toward the finish of Leg 8 in light, shifty wind, Spanish team MAPFRE emerged from the fog at dawn Tuesday, trailing Team Brunel with about 550 yards to go.

TORONTO (AP) Two-time Olympic silver medalist Evgenia Medvedeva is leaving longtime coach Eteri Tutberidze to work with Brian Orser, the Canadian coach who has guided Yuna Kim and Yuzuru Hanyu to Olympic titles.